Like a friend that consoles you through a hard time, even if its only temporary
CBT helps individuals identify their smoking triggers, such as specific situations, emotions, or activities, and assists them in developing alternative behaviors to replace smoking
"At the end of last year, we saw the largest operation of its kind, whereby more than 2,700 premises were visited, 924 individuals arrested, more than 10.7m of suspected criminal proceeds seized and more than 2.7m worth of illicit commodities destroyed," the council said
The latent stage is a symptom-free period that can last for many years
Quitting also reduces the risk for smoking-related diseases, including heart disease, cancer, and COPD